No need for Florida Fishing License if….

• You are under the age of 16.
• You are a Florida resident fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to land.
• You are fishing from a boat that has a valid Vessel Saltwater Fishing License.
• You hold a valid Saltwater Products License, unless you are the owner, operator or custodian of a vessel for which a saltwater fishing license is required. Only one individual may claim this exemption at any given time.
• You are a Florida resident 65 years of age or older.
• You are a Florida resident who is a member of the Armed Forces and not stationed in Florida while home on leave for 30 days or less, with valid orders in your possession.
• You have been accepted by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for developmental services.
• You are fishing from a pier that has been issued a pier Saltwater Fishing License.
• You have been assigned by a court to Health and Rehabilitation Services authorized rehabilitation program involving training in Florida aquatic resources.
• You are a Florida resident fishing for mullet in Freshwater and have a valid Florida freshwater fishing license.
• You are a Florida resident fishing for a saltwater species in freshwater from land or from a structure fixed to the land.
• You are a Florida resident and are certified as totally and permanently disabled, you are entitled to receive, without charge from the country tax collector, a permanent saltwater fishing license.
  
  You may obtain a Florida Saltwater Fishing License from any county tax collector's office or at most bait and tackle shops.